Moving across the world is supposed to bring Anthony and Manon closer together—but as 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way reveals, their relocation to France may be exposing the deepest cracks in their marriage yet.

The decision to leave Los Angeles behind is anything but easy for Anthony. After spending a decade building his life in the U.S., he finds himself packing up not just possessions, but dreams. “I’m giving up everything I worked for,” he admits, his voice heavy with grief. The move is driven by two powerful motivations: to be more present for his young son, Ben, and to save a marriage that feels dangerously close to breaking. Yet even as the plane takes off, doubt lingers—what if this sacrifice still isn’t enough?

Manon, meanwhile, arrives in France with emotions just as conflicted. Home should feel comforting, but instead it triggers memories of a past self she thought she’d outgrown. Being back with her parents stirs fears that she’s regressing into “Manon 1.0,” a version shaped by expectations, pressure, and a lack of autonomy. After ten years of building her identity abroad, she worries she’s losing herself just as she’s supposed to be starting anew.

Their tension reaches a boiling point even before they land. A brutal argument erupts over parenting roles—Manon accuses Anthony of leaving her feeling like a “solo parent,” while Anthony fires back that he’s been “solo providing.” The words cut deep, leaving emotional scars neither is ready to forget. Though they agree to put the fight aside for the flight, the hurt follows them all the way to Marseille.

Arriving at Manon’s parents’ home offers temporary relief, especially for Ben, who quickly bonds with his grandparents. Anthony finds joy in watching his son thrive, calling it one of the few moments that feels unquestionably right. Financially, the arrangement makes sense—they’re living rent-free after losing nearly $30,000 in medical bills and debt. But emotionally, the house is suffocating. With thin walls, no privacy, and constant proximity, intimacy becomes nearly impossible.

As exhaustion sets in, unresolved issues resurface. Manon makes a painful confession: Anthony may be a wonderful father, but she no longer feels like she has a husband. “I miss my husband,” she says, her voice cracking. She longs for affection, connection, and reassurance—things she feels have been replaced by logistics and survival mode. For her, saving the marriage means more than balancing work and parenting; it means nurturing their bond as partners.

Anthony, on the other hand, feels constantly invalidated. He believes his efforts are dismissed and that expressing his feelings only escalates conflict. While he’s optimistic about France representing a new chapter, he worries that Manon’s emotional distance—and fixation on the past—could sabotage their future before it even begins.

In an effort to reset, Manon plans a small family getaway and reintroduces Anthony to cherished French traditions like pétanque, hoping nostalgia can soften the tension. But even moments of joy are shadowed by uncertainty. Manon admits she feels lost, unsure whether returning home will heal her—or erase the woman she’s become.

Just as Anthony begins to focus on stability—learning French, finding a job, and settling into a slower pace—Manon drops another bombshell: she’s considering starting a beauty business rooted in aromatherapy and natural ingredients from southern France. While she insists the venture would respect boundaries and family balance, Anthony is alarmed. To him, it feels like history repeating itself—the same hustle that once pulled them apart.

Though they strike a tentative deal, the question remains unanswered: can Manon truly balance ambition with motherhood, and can Anthony trust that this time will be different?

One week into their new life, the stakes couldn’t be clearer. France may offer beauty, family, and possibility—but without balance, communication, and emotional honesty, Anthony and Manon risk discovering that a change of country isn’t enough to save a marriage already on the edge.